About NCF

About NCF

About NCF

NCF London (previously NCFootball) has a 14-year history of producing highly-talented young footballers. Since 2003 NCF has seen 57 of our young players sign for professional football academies.
We are a forward-thinking, football School of Excellence providing an interactive environment for players to learn and grow. Training sessions are broadcast LIVE as well as recorded, giving our players a great learning resource. This enables them to watch themselves in action following a training session or match and is pivotal to the understanding of their own self-development.
Our programme of training sessions are designed to maximise playing time, fast-paced with emphasis placed on technique, movement patterns and match play.
NCF London’s unique pathway of progression begins at with our NCF Tots, ages 2 to 3. At ages 4 to 11, we offer players a place in the NCF Development Centre (NCFDC.)
Players aged 7/8 may get an opportunity to join our partnership club to play in competitive matches. Selected players may also be invited to attend additional training with the NCF Selects (5-9 years). With this opportunity comes the amazing chance of a tour in Europe.
At 11 years of age, there is an opportunity for our strongest young footballers the chance to attend the biggest youth football tournament on the planet – The Gothia Youth Football World Cup in Sweden.
Our strong links with professional football teams in England and across the UK, allow greater exposure for our young players to showcase and test their skills against the very best in selected football matches.

Testimonials

My boy has been with NCF for over 5 years and has loved every minute. NCF coaches are great role models to the players. Theo’s footballing skills have improved massively thanks to the standard of coaching at NCF and the commitment from everyone involved. I can’t recommend this ‘football family’ enough. NCF are a great place to learn the game, keep fit and be happy.
Maria Efstathiou

Maria Efstathiou,
Parent,

NCF Elites has certainly helped my game move to the next level and has provided me with some fantastic football experiences. I would recommend it to any young elite player it was a real privilege to captain this group of players both on and off the pitch. We have grown so close as a group and that was proved by our performances in Sweden at the Gothia Youth World Cup. I would like to thank all my team for their efforts. We will all remember this experience for a very long time

My son has been coached by NC football since he was 5 years old. Over the last 6 years he has flourished and grown in confidence as his knowledge of football has improved. The coaching methods employed are excellent and are delivered by enthusiastic and committed coaches . Arsenal players who have visited the sessions over the years have all been impressed by the very high standards and the children’s obvious enjoyment of the game.

Paul Johnson,
Parent,

Our son’s experience with NCF Elites has been hugely positive not only in terms of advancing his footballing skills but also his wider personal development. Intensive, well-planned training sessions combined with strong individualised support and mentoring quickly produced notable improvements in skills, tactical awareness, personal fitness and confidence. The trip to the Gothia Youth World Cup was undoubtedly an unforgettable experience – creating some footballing memories which will last a lifetime and a real understanding of what can be achieved through being part of a committed team and the friendships and bonds that result.

Stephen Syrett,
Parent,

I am really happy to get behind this initiative. I have attended & taken part in NCFootball sessions in the past and I know how much young players can gain from the chance to access their professional coaching.